ATTACHMENT FM-1052
FM-1052 REV 1/01/13
FAMILY LAW JUDGMENT CHECKLIST Page 3 of 4
Dissolution (Divorce), Legal Separation and Domestic Partnership
3.
Appearance, Stipulation, and Waivers [FL-130] (if Response was filed)
4. Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution/Legal Separation [FL-170]
5.
Declaration Regarding Service of Petitioner’s (Preliminary) Declaration of Disclosure [FL-141]
Also need Respondent’s Declaration if a Response was filed.
6.
Stipulation and/or Order for Bifurcation (pleading form)
7.
Judgment [FL-180], with the Bifurcation of Status of Marriage or Domestic Partnership [FL-347] attached
8.
Notice of Entry of Judgment [FL-190] and two (2) self-addressed stamped envelopes (one for each party)
9.
If either party has a retirement plan (if you do not check this box, you are certifying that neither party has
a retirement plan)
All retirement plans must be joined to the proceeding pursuant to Family Code §2337(d)(1), AND
The Status-Only Judgment includes an order disposing of each party’s interest in retirement plans
benefits, including survivor or death benefits, OR
The Status-Only Judgment includes an interim order [on FL-347] preserving the nonemployee party’s
right to retirement plan benefits, including survivor and death benefits, pending entry of judgment on
all remaining issues, OR
The Status-Only Judgment includes the Pension Benefits – Attachment to Judgment [FL-348]
DEFAULT CASE WITH WRITTEN AGREEMENT (no response filed)
1.
Proof of Service of Summons [FL-115] (check one of the following):
Personal Service [FL-115]
Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt attached [FL-117]
Service out-of-state by certified mail with receipt attached [FL-115 or out-of-state form]
Other (please describe)
2.
Request to Enter Default [FL-165] with one (1) self-addressed envelope with postage prepaid
Income and Expense Declaration [FL-150]
(if you are requesting spousal support or attorney fees/costs)
Financial Statement (simplified) [FL-155]
(if you have a minor child, you are
not requesting spousal support or attorney fees/costs, and you
qualify for this form according to the instructions on page 2 of the form; if you have a minor child and
you do not qualify, you must complete an Income Expense Declaration)
Property Declaration [FL-160]
(if you have requested any property in your petition)
Written Agreement
3.
Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution/Legal Separation [FL-170]
4.
Declaration Regarding Service of Petitioner’s and Respondent’s (Preliminary) Declaration of Disclosure
[FL-141]
5.
Declaration Regarding Service of Petitioner’s and Respondent’s (Final) Declaration of Disclosure [FL-141]
or Waiver of Final Declaration of Disclosure [FL-144]
6.
Judgment [FL-180] with written agreement
(must address issues regarding spousal support and property division)
Signature(s) are notarized for self-represented parties
Attorney has signed and approved Judgment for represented party